1979 Ford Escort vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Peugeot 403 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 403 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |